Ketones (Overview)

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If body can not:
get enough glucose to burn for energy or body does not have enough insulin to burn sugar or has enough insulin but cells are resistant to insulin then body burns fat to produce energy to make the organs work and the end products of braking down fat are ketons thrown out from body via urine. You do not want to much ketons , it makes brain swell , cause coma and dead. Contact me to discuss.
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Dehydrated:
39 F from Indy of unknown ethnicity medical or drugs notes low rbc high bun and high urine Na creat. ANS: sounds like anemia and dehydration or renal disease. The latter is often due to eating too much salt and HTN and choosing the wrong grandparents. Your Dr knows you best so ask them.
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Doubtful significanc:
Tell us why you had your urine checked in the first place?. To resolve a medical problem we need a detailed history and also what the doctor's assessment was or is, so far? Your urine may be entirely normal but it is a good idea to recheck it one more time and see if there are any Red blood cells(RBCs) in your urine. Presence of >5 RBCs would be something to be concerned about unless U have mense
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Only your wallet:
Rasberry ketones are of no value for any know medical condition.. They will not help you lose weight, except in your wallet. Save your money and spend it on good food and exercise. Don't get your medical knowledge from tv, the internet, or dr. Oz/.
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Is this a test?:
Slight variation in the reports from different laboratories does exist. So, please refer to the attached normal range for interpretation. I'm sure there is such information for you to reconcile. If any doubt, talk and confirm with the attending doctor.
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No, not really:
Diet supplements are a big industry but don't really work. One's desire to eat can be much stronger that a supplement's power to decrease his appetite (or "burn fat"), so he will likely continue to eat too many calories. Also, diet supplements don't increase one's desire to exercise. If something as simple as a diet supplement was effective, we would not have so much obesity today.
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Check meds:
There are some medications that can elevate potassium in blood, such as ace inhibitors, arbs, some water pills. Check with your pcp if you are taking any of those. And make sure you have blood repeated, since hemolysis can falsely elevate potassium.
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Lack of carbs:
Glucose is the normal fuel for the body. If there is inadequate glucose (derived from the breakdown of carbohydrate) or if in the case of diabetes the glucose can't get into the cell due to Insulin lack/dysfunction the body will then burn fat and/or protein to make glucose. This results in the build up of ketones.
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DKA:
A metabolic emergency for patients primarily with type 1 diabetes, DKA symptoms include those of high blood sugars initially. As the ketones build up, patients may have a fruity odor on the breath, get abdominal pain & vomit. Because they're already urinating a lot, dehydration can get bad. Some may breathe fast, get headaches, have altered consciousness. Without proper treatment, death imminent.
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Nothing:
Especially if you're hungry, you can have +1 ketones and it's normal. You say you have cirrhosis and it is no surprise if you've got a bit of extra conjugated bilirubin in your blood spilling into your urine. I hope the cirrhosis can be addressed; if it's hepatitis C, perhaps you can get a cure with today's meds; if alcohol, perhaps abstinence can reverse it. Be strong & stay proactive.
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Alternate fuel:
Prolonged fasting, or with Insulin deficiency, the body runs out of glucose or it can't use what's there if Insulin levels are too low. The body makes ketones as an alternate source of fuel for brain and heart when that happens. Prolonged ketosis isn't healthy; the rest of the body is starved and ?risk for ketoacidosis which causes acid buildup in the body. One can get quite sick from ketoacidosis.
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Depends on reason:
Ketones increase in patients who have poorly controlled type 1 diabetes but also increases in non diabetics who are starved, on high proteindiet, or who abuse alcohol. The treatment of the first is to control the blood sugar well and follow doctors instructions to the dot. Otherwise, the treatment is by removing the cause. Whether it is diet or alcohol related.
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Who is Ketone?:
Self testing for ketones in the urine in the workplace is a reasonable accommodation for people with diabetes to determine if their blood sugars are so far out of control that they may slip into ketoacidosis.
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Depends:
The overall picture is more important than what a urine strip reads. When you have ketones in urine, presuming you have diabetes, you need to call your doctor. The decision to stay home or not should be based on your doctor's recommendation.
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Several options:
Drink a lot of water and take fiber capsules to keep you full. Look into l-glutamine and l-tyrosinesupplements (these are amino acids). Also, you don't have to stay hungry to start ketosis. U just have to eat very low carbs. So when hungry, eat meat, eggs, cheese, non-starchy veggies. No grains or sugar or potatoes or corn or fruit.
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Ketones Not Edible:
Ketones are chemicals in the blood and urine that come from the breakdown of fat or when there is no insulin around. You cannot go to the supermarket and buy "ketones." Some people experience more energy when they exercise and burn ketones, often because their blood sugar is lower.
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Lack of carbs:
Glucose is the normal fuel for the body. If there is inadequate glucose (derived from the breakdown of carbohydrate) or if in the case of diabetes the glucose can't get into the cell due to Insulin lack/dysfunction the body will then burn fat and/or protein to make glucose. This results in the build up of ketones.
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No:
It's a cynical health fraud. Why not get some real raspberries and remember how good it was to eat them, and generally to eat sensibly? Remember how much fun you had exercising as a teen. Go back to it. Eat with fellow athlets. Your weight will take care of itself. Best wishes.
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Only your wallet:
Rasberry ketones are of no value for any know medical condition.. They will not help you lose weight, except in your wallet. Save your money and spend it on good food and exercise. Don't get your medical knowledge from friends, tv, the internet, or dr. Oz - he's rarely correct.
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Please Be smarter:
No. They will cause the producers to get rich and you to be once again disillusioned by taking a fake product that promises you the moon but cannot deliver. There will be ZERO health benefits from this product. It will not in any way lead you to any real or lasting weight loss.
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Low Calorie Diet:
Rasberry ketones are supposed to help u increase metabolism, there is some doubt as to how good they are, certainly they are safe, but you lose weight by watching your food & drink:best way is to identify causes of your wt gain in first place, here is list of top 5 causes:
sugary drinks
fast food
fried foods
skipping meals,
bad snacks
large portions
these are in order of most important,
cut out 2 o.
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